Orem 5k

My first long term goal in my running career was to run a 5k.  I decided to run one one Memorial Day weekend in Orem.  I coerced convinced my brother-in-law, Randy, to run it with me.

Randy and I before the race

As we differ significantly in our running abilities, we stood at the start together but didn't actually run the race together.

Me at the start of the race

Sprinting across the finish line

Finish line

Ta-da!

Done and done!

Randy and I after the race

My goal for this first race was simply to run the entire race - no walking.  And I did it!  My time was not fabulous, but I was very proud of myself.  I did it in 33:47.  This was an enormous accomplishment for me.

Check out Randy's wife's (my sister's) version of the event here.